Caleb Logan Aguirre
June 2, 2008
Caleb Logan Aguirre, infant son of Gilbert F. II and Christine Aguirre of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is also survived by grandparents Presentacion "Presy" Aguirre and Estrella C. Namnama. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Peter Damien Carvalho
June 1, 2008
Peter Damien Carvalho, 66, of Wilsonville, Ore., a U.S. Air Force retiree who served in the Vietnam War and an Oahu Civil Defense Force employee, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Michael, brothers Paul A. and Eugene W., and daughter Mary Ann. Services to be held in Oregon. Incorrect information given in an obituary yesterday.
James Wah Pui Chun
June 6, 2008
James Wah Pui Chun, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Nam Yuen bartender in San Francisco, died. He was born in Canton, China. He is survived by wife Ella Hong Sin Chang; hanai son Joseph Chung Wai; brothers Wai Lum, Wai Nam and Wai Ming Chun; hanai brother Wing Chan; hanai sister Yin Hing Wong; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Taoist services. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Josefa Eugenio Dichoso
May 22, 2008
Josefa Eugenio Dichoso, 87, of Waipahu, a seamstress and retired Aloha Stadium maintenance worker, died in Waipahu. She was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by son Fred; daughters Nora Domingo, Erlinda Juan, Lilia Dichoso, Wilma Antonio, Editha Alegria, Jean Locquiao and Glory Lamug; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway, Waipahu. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Clarence Lewis Edwards Sr.
June 7, 2008
Clarence Lewis Edwards Sr., 88, of Kailua, a retired Blair wood finisher, died in Honolulu. He was born in Alabama. He is survived by son Clarence Jr., daughters Joan Pugh and June Edwards, stepdaughter Lorraine Kaluahine, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Elizabeth Kamaka Kaaihue
June 9, 2008
Elizabeth "Maka" Kamaka Kaaihue, 72, of Kapahulu, a senior information specialist for Mass Transit Lines, died at home. She was born in Moiliili. She is survived by brothers Henry Kapono and Kala, and sisters Lorraine "Pua" and Rachel "Lahela." Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head at Garden of Hope.
Esteban Largusa
June 8, 2008
Esteban "Raleigh" Largusa, 66, of Kapaa, Kauai, a retired Long Beach Naval Shipyard rigging supervisor, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kilauea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Gloria; daughters Marla Boddy and Laura Coleman-Vialdores; brothers Ben, Frank, Ming and Norman; foster brother Bob Mandap; sisters Aurea Laymon, Dolly Espina, Loretta Goode and Elaine Prabula; and six grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine Church. Call after 8 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe, Kauai.
Lovell Kim On Lee
June 3, 2008
Lovell Kim On Lee, 75, of Honolulu, a retired United Airlines ramp serviceman, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Miriam; sons Dwight, Jonathan, Christopher, Dale and Scott; daughter Ann Wong; sister Bertha Kiyotoki; and seven grandchildren. Services: 10:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. No flowers.
Peter Joan Loeff
June 5, 2008
Peter Joan Loeff, 69, of Papaikou, Hawaii, a retired computer engineer, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Singapore. He is survived by son Adrian, daughter Astrid O'Loughlin, brother Steven, sister Rosemarie and four grandchildren. No services. For more information, send inquiries to 2411 Pond Road, Kailua, HI 96734.
John Perreira Martin
May 18, 2008
John Perreira Martin, 84, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. mail courier and U.S. Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by wife Olivia; son John; daughters Darlene Ah Yo, Willetta Centeio and Suzette Wong; sisters Mary Tendo and Ellen Franco; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Patrick T.L. Mau
May 30, 2008
Patrick T.L. Mau, 92, of Kula, Maui, died in Kula Hospital. He was born in Kamaole Kula, Maui. He is survived by wife Peggy; sons Patrick Jr., Phillip, Ronald and Dale; daughter Carol Spencer; sisters Elsie Wood and Gladys Facuri; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private services.
Londa Ellen Dallman May
Feb. 12, 2008
Londa Ellen Dallman May, 57, of Livermore, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory administrative specialist, died. She was born in Portland, Ore. She is survived by daughters Brenda and Glenda; sisters Barbara Morris, Josephine Stevens and Winona-Wendy Joy, Bonnie Rodriguez and Lorretta Thomas; and two grandchildren. Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Rhilynn and leaving Keehi Boat Harbor. Casual attire.
Fusae Taniguchi Nakamoto
May 29, 2008
Fusae Taniguchi "Fu-chan" Nakamoto, 89, of Puueopaku, Papaikou, Hawaii, a retired former Mauna Kea Sugar Co. secretary, died at home. She was born in Puueopaku. She is survived by daughter Leonore Sato and five grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m.
Joseph W.P. Nakoa Jr.
May 30, 2008
Joseph W.P. "Joe" Nakoa Jr., 73, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired U.S. Army and Hawaii National Guard chief warrant officer, died at home. He was born on Maui. He is survived by wife RoseMarie; son Joseph "Kepa" Jr.; daughters Rose Ka'aihue, Mona Nobriga, Kanani Nakoa and Shonna Nakoa-Oness; brothers Randy and Harry; sisters June Bell, Pualani Jackson and Lani Vance; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 11:15 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10:30 a.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Services in Waimea, Kamuela, to be held at a later date. Casual attire. Additional information for an obituary printed yesterday.
Juliette Blossom Hiileilani Ching Sagum
May 25, 2008
Juliette Blossom Hiileilani Ching Sagum, 74, of Honolulu, a retired employee for U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka's office, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Scott, Roland III, Stanforde and Ray; hanai sons Bobby Zablan, Steve Hookano, Gavin "Chubby" Kaapana, Henry AhLoo and Solomon Lee Jr.; daughter Juli-Ann Arruda; hanai daughter Coreene Zablan; sisters Priscilla Wong, Iwalani Kahookele, Deborah Chu, Bertha Kawakami and Nancy Martin; and 15 grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. today at Kawaiaha'o Church. Call after 4:30 p.m. Burial: 2:15 p.m. tomorrow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Jose Salboro
June 10, 2008
Jose Salboro, 87, of Hilo, a retired former Hamakua Sugar Co. cane cutter operator, died at home. He was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Carmen, son Leander, daughters Lucinda and Laureen, sister Faustina Acirbo, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park.
So Tuyet Tan
June 9, 2008
So Tuyet Tan, 74, of Honolulu died at home. He was born in China. He is survived by wife Bon Nguyen; son De; daughters Kim, Lien Ly Mai and Marie; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation: 8:30 -11 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Vietnamese Buddhist services.
Hai Thi Tao
June 2, 2008
Hai Thi Tao, 91, of Honolulu died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Can Tho, Vietnam. She is survived by sons Nhiem Huy, Tao Huy and Phong Kim Lam; daughters Bich-Chau, Bich-Van, Bich-Lan and Bich-Lieu Thi Lam; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Buddhist services. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No monetary offerings.
Sanford Ines Valdez
May 15, 2008
Sanford Ines Valdez, 25, of Waianae, a Straube's Aircraft Services painting employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Enrique J. and Elijah J., father Enrique S., mother Carmelita I., brother C.J. Urata, sisters Sherry A. and Sherelle D., and grandparents Grace I. Ines and Charles and Erlinda Valdez. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Gerard Wilson
June 3, 2008
Gerard Wilson, 93, of Kihei, Maui, a retired Hollywood movie film editor, died at home. He was born in New York. He is survived by daughter Stefanie, sister Madeline Groenewagen and two grandchildren. Celebration: 7 p.m. next Friday at the Maui Dharma Center during "Thousand Lights for World Peace," at 81 Baldwin Ave., Paia, Maui. For more information, call 579-8076.
You can also search the Hawaii State Library System's Hawaii Newspaper Index online for older obituaries at
www.librarieshawaii.org. The index goes back several decades.